Marc Barrera

MARC DAVID BARRERA MAY 10, 1982 - MARCH 8, 2015 "Faith is the only investment that never loses interest" A smile that could light up a room. His smile was infectious, it was impossible not to smile back. If his smile was big, his laughter was even more so. Few people have a sense of humor as grand as his, always quick with a line or two that were sure to have you laughing out loud. Big smile, huge laugh, larger than life personality. Marc was a loving, caring and giving soul. Quick to give a helping hand to anyone in need, but he would move mountains for those he loved. Marc David was a loving son, brother, cousin, grandson and nephew. He was in love with his family and demonstrated his love openly. Marc David was a man of great character. Character he demonstrated from a very young age. He was an ROTC cadet his 4 years at United High School. Marc enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduating high school and served his country proudly and with honor. He began his service on board the USS Inchon as a Signalman Seaman and quickly secured Top Secret clearance on board the USS Preble a guided missile destroyer. Marc David's job consisted in sending and receiving messages through Morse code, semaphore or through the use of national and international flags. Marc was on the USS Preble during the Operation Iraqi Freedom coalition effort. Marc wasted no time after serving his country to pursue an education, earning a degree in Business Finance from TAMIU. He was self-motivated and was a warehouse of information. He had a wealth of knowledge and a deep love of learning, always seeking to become a better man. Anyone who knew Marc knew he was an avid Aggie fan. He was a great athlete who loved the outdoors. His music of choice was country. He wore a big cowboy hat to crown his beautiful smile. If you have a favorite quote or picture of Marc, please feel free to bring your memories to share. A memory board will be available. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Francisco Hermilo Gonzalez Garza and paternal grandfather, Jose S. Barrera. Marc is survived by his mother, Rosa Nelly (Jose Reyes Lujan) Barrera; father, Manuel Jose Barrera; brothers, Shelby Joseph (Yvette Michelle) Barrera, Steven Rene Barrera, Kevin Allen Lujan; sister, Ashley Itzel Lujan; maternal grandmother, Raquel Gonzalez Otiz; paternal grandmother, Lamar Gloria Barrera Rodriguez; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other loved relatives, and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Road from 5 to 9 in the evening. A Rosary will be recited at 7 in the evening. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 10, 2015 departing the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. to St. Patrick Catholic Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will then follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. You may extend your condolences to the family via her online obituary at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956) 722-8850.